RN-Quality Clinical Excellence Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented RN – Quality Clinical Excellence Specialist to support clinical performance improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the organization. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a passion for data-driven outcomes, clinical excellence, and transformational healthcare improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Analyze clinical data and performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based best practices.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements (CMS, TJC, etc.), and internal quality benchmarks.
• Participate in root cause analyses, failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs), and other risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in developing and delivering education and training on quality improvement methodologies, policies, and clinical standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource during audits, surveys, and external reviews.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, quality committees, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality improvement, patient safety, or clinical outcomes preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality frameworks such as Six Sigma, Lean, PDSA, or RCA methodologies.
• Proficiency in interpreting healthcare data and quality reporting tools (e.g., NHSN, Vizient, Press Ganey).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and quality
• A mission-driven workplace dedicated to patient-centered care